Education: Washburn University. Go Ichabods!

Favorite meal: Fried chicken and apple pie. Or anything cooked on my smoker.

Hobbies: Golf and competition barbecue. Also, I'm teaching myself to play the guitar.

What attracted you to Kuhn & Wittenborn? The people here are awesome. I used to work a few floors up in the same building. I got to know some of the Kuhn & Wittenborn people and they were so friendly and smart. It didn't take long to know I would rather work with them. A lot of the people who work here have been here for quite some time. That says a lot about the stimulating and comfortable culture.

What makes a great brand? A great brand is one that has established a clear personality and doesn't have to work hard to communicate its essence.

Unique media idea you'd like to sell to a client: Holding a contest to find a person who would get a tattoo of client's logo in order to win something big.

What are some of your favorite websites? kcroyals.com, espn.com, adverblog.com, allmusic.com.

What did you want to be as a kid? A fighter pilot. But not just any fighter pilot. I wanted to be Maverick from Top Gun.

What was your most obscure job? I used to mow a seven-acre cemetery.

Song you are embarrassed to say you know the words to: 'Safety Dance,' by Men Without Hats.

If you could go on a shopping spree, what store would you choose? Home Depot.

What was college like for you? A blast. I made some of the best friends ever there. I think everyone should go back to college for one week each year...at least, I think I should.

What is your biggest achievement? I married the perfect girl and we have an awesome 2-year-old daughter. Nothing else even comes close.

What would you do if you won $1 Million? Buy my dream house and make sure my children could go to any college they get into.

What talent do you wish you had? I wish I could play the guitar. I'm trying to teach myself, but it's slow going. I'll get there.

Favorite movie: Field of Dreams.

Childhood role model: My dad.